'Idol' Bowersox, Lynche 'bonded over kids'

American Idol contestants Michael Lynche and Crystal Bowersox have reportedly revealed that they bonded over their children.

Speaking to OK magazine, Lynche - who welcomed daughter Laila during Hollywood Week - said that he admired Bowersox, who has a son called Tony.

"I think we bonded off the bat because of that. You can't help but look up to someone who is really trying to do it for their family and is so talented," he is quoted as saying.

He continued to say that "one of the craziest things" for them is juggling their commitments to the show with ensuring that they spend enough time with their families.

Bowersox added that that the pair had even discussed "parenting tecnhiques" backstage.

The duo also took to the official Idol Facebook page to celebrate Mother's Day, with Bowersox revealing that she was allowed to bring her child to work with her and Lynche sharing that he discovered he was going to be a father one year ago to the day.

Lynche and Bowersox will go up against fellow finalists Lee DeWyze and Casey James in tomorrow night's installment of the Fox competition, which will feature Jamie Foxx as the guest mentor.